Question : INTEGRATED ENERGY POLICY

(a) whether the Government proposes to adopt integrated energy policy to help meet the growing demand for energy including solar, wind, gas and coal;

(b) if so, the details and status thereof including the manner in which the said policy will address the growing demand of energy;

(c) whether the Government has consulted or proposes to consult all stakeholders in the matter and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the time by which new energy policy will be finalised and implemented in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY ( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) :An Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) was approved by the Government in 2008. The implementation of the above policy was reviewed from time to time and many recommendations have already been implemented.

In pursuance of President’s address to the Parliament on 9th June, 2014, referring, inter-alia, to Government’s intent to issue a National Energy Policy (NEP), NITI Aayog has proposed to frame a National Energy Policy to meet the demand for energy including solar, wind, gas and coal, in consultation with the stake holders.